variants
also focussing
variants
also focussing
as in concentrating
to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective
try to focus your attention on the task at hand
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Recent Examples of focusing
Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Dip a cloth into the solution and wipe the air fryer’s interior, basket, and tray, focusing on greasy residue.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Cody Snell, a meteorologist at the NOAA Weather Prediction Center, said experts there are looking at all the data that is possible and then focusing their messaging on the potential impacts of the storm rather than specific snowfall amounts.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Students declined to make speeches, focusing instead on catching the attention of passing cars.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
This past week, Frost went to the DOJ focusing on documents relating to his home state of Florida, where Epstein was first convicted of child prostitution in 2008.
—Philip Wang, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
Mathis said the de facto Game 3 with a region title hanging in the balance provided plenty of motivation even without focusing on state playoff seeding.
—Jack Leo, AJC.com, 20 Feb. 2026
One group that wasn’t so happy was the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB), a nonpartisan organization focusing on fiscal sustainability.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
The first of several storms will begin pushing into the region from the Pacific Ocean late Saturday into Sunday, initially focusing on Northern California and parts of Oregon.
—Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
Laura Trujillo is a national columnist focusing on health and wellness.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Dip a cloth into the solution and wipe the air fryer’s interior, basket, and tray, focusing on greasy residue.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Cody Snell, a meteorologist at the NOAA Weather Prediction Center, said experts there are looking at all the data that is possible and then focusing their messaging on the potential impacts of the storm rather than specific snowfall amounts.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Students declined to make speeches, focusing instead on catching the attention of passing cars.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
This past week, Frost went to the DOJ focusing on documents relating to his home state of Florida, where Epstein was first convicted of child prostitution in 2008.
—Philip Wang, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
Mathis said the de facto Game 3 with a region title hanging in the balance provided plenty of motivation even without focusing on state playoff seeding.
—Jack Leo, AJC.com, 20 Feb. 2026
One group that wasn’t so happy was the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB), a nonpartisan organization focusing on fiscal sustainability.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
The first of several storms will begin pushing into the region from the Pacific Ocean late Saturday into Sunday, initially focusing on Northern California and parts of Oregon.
—Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focusing
Adjective
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The team focused on printing a linear motor, which produces straight-line motion and is commonly used in robotics, optical systems, and conveyor belts.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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Our expert staff and knowledgeable freelance contributors test each lens based on a variety of factors, including its construction, ease of use, design and most importantly, optical performance.—
Tantse Walter,
Space.com,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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My goal is to ensure this technology strengthens economic opportunity for everyone rather than accelerating inequality or concentrating power in the hands of a few.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Bélanger emphasizes that spreading protein across meals helps support muscle tissue more effectively than concentrating it at night.—
Rita Templeton,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Eyeglasses Protect your eyeglasses and clear vision by using special optic cleaning cloths to remove smudges since microfiber cloths can cause delicate scratches on special anti-reflective and mirror coatings.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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These neurons do not naturally regenerate, making disorders such as open-angle glaucoma and non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy especially difficult to treat.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone wondering how to make each hour in their workday riveting for television viewers.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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But what if the NFL did away with the not-exactly-riveting TV coin toss while also making coaches think twice about wanting to receive the ball in overtime?—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Noting the role of eye movement in reading development, the center incorporates ocular training alongside instruction.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, stage lights were shining directly into our eyes, giving me the start of an ocular migraine.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Researchers believe the swordsmith used patina to create this visual contrast, as noted by Archaeology News.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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The darling Swiss-dot design creates visual intrigue, while the flowy sleeves and skirt allow for ample freedom of movement.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Focusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focusing. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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